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Penile fungal infection

February 26, 2015 | 15,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Ive Dr. Schaaf

Hello! I have a fungus on my penis.. Red spots that are uncomfortable and a bit painful. I also had a fungal infection when I was younger at the age of 18 but I can only vaguely remember how to treat it correctly myself... Back then I went to the doctor and I think he said the following or at least I think this is correct: Clotrimazole - apply 2-3 times daily to the glans? Treatment duration ~1-2 weeks? Then I read that one should keep the glans dry - but if you smear this oily cream on the penis 2-3 times a day, isn't it always moist from the cream? That's exactly what I've been doing since last Monday! (fungicide from the combination pack for women) And when that ran out, my girlfriend had some fungicide.. I feel like it has slightly improved, but it's still there, it's starting to bother me. I searched the internet.. there are many other remedies.. So a doctor in another forum recommended "Polydona/Betaisodona with Bepanthen"? 1:1 mixture? Miconazole etc.... Since I am currently working abroad, I really would like to avoid going to the doctor here (I know of course that this would be the correct way) So what would you recommend to me? Can it take this long? Should I try a different remedy? Am I doing something wrong? How long does it usually take in men? Thank you in advance! Best regards, Benni

Dr. med. Ive Dr. Schaaf

Good morning,

the question is whether it is really a fungal infection. This typically causes itching (which you do not describe) and usually whitish patches (which you also do not describe). Red dots could also be an allergy, for example.

If it is an infection, whether with fungi or bacteria, then the recommendation with Betaisodona is correct. You can buy ready-made Betaisodona ointment = Braunovidone ointment = Polyvidone-iodine ointment or simply brown ointment for wound disinfection and use it without hesitation. The topic of keeping it dry is not relevant in this context, nor do you have to mix it with another ointment, it should just be an ointment suitable for the genital area, most of them are when it says "gyn" or something similar.

If there is no improvement within three days, you should upload pictures, maybe then we can help you better.

Get well soon and sorry for the late response.

Dr. Schaaf